Children’s events in London July 2013

Childrens events in London in July

Our guide to childrens events in London during July 2013.

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Sleep overnight on the Golden Hinde

27th July 2013• Golden HindeBecome part of Sir Francis Drake's crew and spend a night on the Golden Hinde. On arrival you will be dressed in Tudor clothes and after an evening of fun activities you will settle down and sleep by the cannons. Tudor snacks and dinner will be provided in the evening, along with a tasty breakfast in the morning.

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The James Bond Tour — by land and sea

21st July 2013• London Duck ToursThe James Bond Tour is a lively and fun-filled trip through the capital by both land and sea. You'll get to see some of the locations that feature in the movies, including 'Q's workplace, where Bond bought his boxer shorts, and even Ian Fleming's old home! The highlight of the trip will be when the craft enters the water alongside the MI6 building.

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Brainiac Live!

18th July to 18th Aug 2013• Palace TheatreJoin Andy Joyce and Rik Warren for "Brainiac Live!". If you're a fan of the TV show then strap on your safety goggles for the most mischievous show ever! "Brainiac Live!" will take you on a breathless ride through the mysteries of science, doing all those things that you're too scared to do at home!

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Timber! — The lumberjack circus

10th July to 1st Aug 2013• Queen Elizabeth Hall"Timber!" is a log-balancing, wood-chucking, axe-juggling spectacular from a family of lumberjack circus-performers. Showcasing phenomenal feats of agility and strength, the show manages to blend circus with theatre, dance and the folklore of their native Canada, taking the audience on a wild ride of gravity-defying acrobatics and thrilling tricks with metal saws, axes and logs from their family farm.

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Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom

6th to 8th Jul 2013• Hackney EmpireYour favourite children's TV show, "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom", is coming to the stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who's magic doesn't always go quite according to plan. Ben the Elf is her best friend, and together they live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where every day is an adventure. This exciting musical adventure will be packed full of games, songs and laughter.

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Dino Snores — Sleep over at the Natural History Museum

5th July 2013• Natural History MuseumHave you ever seen the movie "Night At The Museum"? Well... now's your chance to find out what really stalks the corridors of the Natural History Museum as night descends, with the towering bones of Diplodocus nearby. Activities include a torch-lit tour of the famous galleries, and a live show called "Revenge of the Minibeasts".

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We’re going on a Bear Hunt!

3rd July to 9th Sep 2013• Lyric TheatreThe award-winning kid's book "We're Going On A Bear Hunt" is brought vividly (and noisily) to life in this fun-filled adaptation at the Lyric Theatre. Join the adventurers on their quest to find a bear, wading through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! You can catch the popular theatre show Were Going On A Bear Hunt at the Lyric Theatre in July 2013.

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Open Air Theatre — Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”

1st to 21st July 2013• Regent’s Park Open Air TheatreRegent's Park Open Air Theatre is putting on a production of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale", re-imagined for everyone aged six and over. "The Winter's Tale" tells the story of Perdita, a lost princess who is raised by a shepherd. Her adventure brings her face-to-face with wild beasts, a magic statue, and an unexpected family reunion. But will she win the heart of her prince?

Charity run around Battersea Park… in a sumo suit!July 2013 – Battersea Park is expecting 2,000 runners to don their best Father Christmas suit and run 6K around the grounds. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a Santa outfit (and if not, why not?) because the cost includes a costume which you will receive on the day.

Afternoon tea, in the Long Room at Lord’sJuly 2013 – Enjoy an afternoon tea in the historic Long Room at Lord’s. If you’re a cricket fan then this will be an opportunity to have a short tour of the museum and enjoy the commanding views over the outfield. The tea will consist of hand-baked scones and Cornish clotted cream, finger sandwiches, and plenty of fancy cakes and dainties.

Twenty20 Cricket — Surrey v KentJuly 2013 – If you fancy watching some fast-paced Twenty20 cup cricket then get yourself down to the Kai Oval for the Friend’s Life T20 game between Surrey and Kent.

Outdoor cinema at One New Change — “Anchorman”July 2013 – What could be nicer than spending a summer evening under the stars, watching a great film on a big screen? The screen will be situated on the rooftop terrace of the One New Change shopping centre — a location with spectacular views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London skyline. Tonight’s movie will be the Will Ferrell classic “Anchorman” (12).

Sing-A-Long-A GreaseJuly 2013 – Join John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and the greasy gang of bikers in Sing-A-Long-A Grease! A compere will be on hand to whip the audience into a highschool frenzy. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged, and full audience participation is essential!

Lianne La Havas — Somerset House Summer SeriesJuly 2013 – The Summer Series at Somerset House takes place in the open-air fountain courtyard, arguably the most beautiful music setting in the capital. Tonight’s show will feature the Mercury Music Prize nominee Lianne La Havas, who recently released her debut LP. Support will come from Matt Corby.

Open Air Theatre — “Pride and Prejudice”July 2013 – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is putting on a production of Jane Austen’s classic romantic comedy “Pride and Prejudice”. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Bennet sisters search for love, but will it be Mr Darcy who unwittingly finds his match?

Wireless Festival — Katy BJuly 2013 – The Wireless Festival returns to London with another stunning line-up. This year Justin Timberlake and Jay Z will be performing together on the 14th July, with support from A Tribe Called Quest and Nas.